Canuck in Boston Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 http://thechronicleherald.ca/Sports/512746.html Bedford’s Jazic finds home in MLS By GORDIE SUTHERLAND Sports Reporter Soccer player Ante Jazic is back in the game. Jazic, who hasn’t played a match in almost six months, has found another pro home after agreeing to a contract with the Los Angeles Galaxy of Major League Soccer. The 30-year-old from Bedford expects to sign a two-year deal with the Galaxy. He said he’ll leave for Los Angeles either today or Wednesday. In going to the Galaxy, Jazic rejoins coach Frank Yallop, who recently left his post with the Canadian national men’s team to take the reins in Los Angeles. With Yallop at the helm, Jazic saw regular duty with Canada at left back. "I have to start playing and this is a perfect opportunity for me to get into the MLS and with a coach who knows me well," Jazic said Monday. Jazic last saw action in January when he competed for Canada in friendlies against the United States and Austria. He hasn’t been in a club atmosphere since dressing for Russia’s FC Kuban in November. The MLS will mark a new experience for Jazic, who has made his living overseas since 1996. He considered opportunities in Croatia and Austria, but decided it was better to stay in North America. "In my heart, I think this is the right decision because I’m 30 years old and would like to play another three or four years," said Jazic, who played with Rapid Vienna of the Austrian League before going to Russia. "When I come back to Nova Scotia, I’ve already started the groundwork for a soccer school or an academy of some sort. Playing in the MLS gives me more time off — three or four months — which is easier on my body. There are a lot of positives." The Galaxy, which won the MLS and U.S. Open Cups in 2005, has struggled to a 2-10-3 start this year. Earlier this month, the team brought in Yallop, who guided the San Jose Earthquakes to MLS Cup titles in 2001 and 2003 before returning to Canada. "They got off to a slow start, but they have a lot of good players," Jazic said of Los Angeles. "Right now, it didn’t help that they had three players at the World Cup. They missed six games. "Frank knows what it takes to win in the MLS and I am sure he’s going to bring in players or make trades that will make the team better. Obviously nothing happens overnight. But he said the team is young and exciting. "I’m looking forward to it because the Galaxy is one of the premier clubs in the MLS and just the chance to live in Los Angeles and be a part of that club to start off is wonderful also." Los Angeles plays its next game on July 1 in Kansas City against the Wizard before returning home to face the New York Red Bulls on July 4. Jazic said he’s healthy and fit, but concedes it will take time before he’s match sharp again. He doesn’t know when he’ll make his debut. "I haven’t really spoken to Frank about that. He just wants me to get down there as quickly as possible when I sign my contract and then we’ll see. I imagine it will be fairly soon." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
loyola Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Good luck to Jazic with his new job and boss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 I saw this coming the minute Yallop was hired at LA. Jazic is a Yallop favourite, and I think he will be a good fit for a team looking to improve in every area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jeffery S. Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 Now that Jazic is playing again he is sure to be called up for national team duty by....oops. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 quote:Originally posted by loyola Good luck to Jazic with his new job and boss. May his new boss die in hell. Oh he's already there, coaching in the soccer version of the ECHL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeanKeay Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 If the mls is the ECHL.. what the hell is the CSL??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussoccerfan Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 quote:Originally posted by SeanKeay If the mls is the ECHL.. what the hell is the CSL??? the AHL ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 And yet the ECHL survives as a league. Oooooh, scary. Why is that such a bad comparison? MLS have never claimed to be the Premiership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loud Mouth Soup Posted June 27, 2006 Share Posted June 27, 2006 And yet the ECHL survives as a league. Oooooh, scary. Why is that such a bad comparison? MLS have never claimed to be the Premiership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man Posted June 28, 2006 Share Posted June 28, 2006 quote:Originally posted by SeanKeay If the mls is the ECHL.. what the hell is the CSL??? League of Wales Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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